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At a glance
This 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 2 (67% pass rate). It has 49,500 miles on the clock, averaging 12,142 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for FE53 YXN
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 49,500 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,142 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa
These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Gear linkage wear (plastic ball joints and cables)
Plastic ball joint in the gear linkage pops out or wears, causing excessive play; cables stretch or fray. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (parts £50-£100, 2-3 hrs labour).
Steering rack failure (manual rack with electric power assistance on later models)
Seals leak, rack bushes wear, or electric motor/torque sensor fails (EPS light on). · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new/refurb rack, 4-6 hrs labour).
Anti-roll bar (sway bar) drop links
Bushings or links seize/wear, especially fronts. · Typical repair: £80-£150 per side (parts £20-£40, 1 hr labour).
Footwell water leaks (door membrane seals and bulkhead drains)
Door membrane tears, windscreen/base seals fail, blocking drains. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (seal replacement, drain clear).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FE53 YXN |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FE — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FE53 YXN
What car is FE53 YXN?
FE53 YXN is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FE53 YXN?
The last recorded mileage for FE53 YXN was 49,500 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2009 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FE53 YXN passed its MOT?
FE53 YXN has had 6 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (4 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2009.
Is FE53 YXN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FE53 YXN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is FE53 YXN?
FE53 YXN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.